*United will play Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake while in Arizona.

*The club is hopeful newly acquired forward Hamdi Salihi will be able to join his teammates in Arizona. He is awaiting a work visa.

*Where do things stand with contract negotiations involving 2011 MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario? “We’re talking to get him where he feels a little better about the contract,” Coach Ben Olsen said. Asked if DeRo has been distracted by the unsettled situation, Olsen said: “No. Dwayne has been fantastic. He has been absolutely great this preseason. He continues to lead this bunch.”

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